How To Become A Doctor

The Foundation Programme series is back with the latest episode, featuring Medic Mentor superstar Dr Sylvia Manimaran, UCL Alumnus and current FY1 Doctor in the Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire (EBH) Deanery (a.k.a. East of England). Tune in for top tips about how to rank hospital rotations, whether surgical jobs are worth the 'extra' pounds on payday and the magical sleeping pods that are found in some doctor's mess rooms...

Our intercalation series is back with another episode!

Join Hannah as she talks to Cam McIntosh about what it's like to intercalate in Medical Education at Nottingham!

This episode delves deep into Cam's very own experience with transitioning from Medicine at Bristol to Medical Education at Nottingham. Learn more about the course, the application process and top tips to make the most out of an intercalation.

Whether you are thinking about intercalating as part of a medicine degree, already on your intercalation journey or just interested in what this pathway into a medical career holds. This episode is definitely worth a listen!

Welcome back to our foundation series! Join us as we welcome Dr Gazet back to the podcast to talk about all things London. If you're wondering what it is like to work in one of the most competitive deaneries in the UK then this is an episode for you. Join us as we talk about commuting, flat hunting and all things London. We hope you enjoy the episode and make sure you follow @MarianneDoesMedicine on Instagram!

Not to be missed! In this episode Dr. Gazet talks about her FY1 experiences and shares valuable advice and resources for new FY1 doctors starting soon in August. An extremely useful episode for those about to start the foundation programme or anyone curious about what it's like to work as a foundation doctor. You can find her on instagram (@mariannedoesmedicine) for more resources and excellent content!

Welcome back to our intercalation series!

Join Afrida as she talks to Cathy Dominic, a finalist at Barts & the London and an incoming AFP doctor about what it's like to externally intercalate at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Learn more about the application process for an intercalated masters degree in Infectious Diseases here!

Find out about dissertation topics, publishing research and lab work as well as top tips from any aspiring applicants.

We are back! In this episode Dr Logan will be talking about his experiences as a foundation doctor working in the Peninsula Deanery and what he has done since the foundation programme.

Welcome back to our intercalation series!

Join Afrida as she talks to Dr Cherry Jain about what it's like to study Neuroscience at Barts and learn more about the application process for this intercalation!

Find out about dissertation topics, publishing primary research and lab work as well as top tips from an FY1 doctor & Barts graduate.

Listen in to this episode as Dr Nicholl-Pierson and Dr Baldwin share their experiences of working as junior doctors in Scotland. Enjoy and stay tuned for further episodes about the foundation programme!

Welcome back to our intercalation series! 

Join Afrida as she talks to Marsioleda about what it's like to study cardiovascular sciences at Imperial as an external student and learn more about the application process intercalating at Imperial as an external student. 

Find out more about lab-based research and what it's like learning to work in a non-clinical environment. Marsioleda discusses her experience working in a lab as well as her top tips for group projects, dissertations and starting at a new university. 

In this episode Dr Boal shares her experiences of working as a junior doctor within West Yorkshire. She also talks about life after the foundation years, future career options and what you can do during F3/F4 years. Enjoy and stay tuned for further episodes about the foundation programme !

Join Afrida as she talks to Sid about his experience intercalating at Barts in laparoscopic surgery. 

This is a great episode if you're interested in any kind of surgical intercalation as Sid talks about his experience with the course as Barts including managing theory and practical work including training in some surgical skills.  

He also talks about his experience applying for similar courses at different universities and how he found learning to work independently with some dissertation tips.

We are very excited to be launching our first Foundation Programme series episode. In this episode Dr. Dion Manning shares her valuable insight into life as a junior doctor in Cardiff and also explains the differences between the normal foundation programme application and the SFP application processes. Look out for upcoming episodes with interviews from doctors who are working or have worked as junior doctors in different parts of the UK.

Ever considered a career gastroenterology or just want to find out more? Then this is the episode for you, join Lucy as she speaks to Dr Ratcliffe- previous chair of the British Society of Gastroenterology Trainees committee about her experiences of working as a gastroenterologist and clinical research fellow looking into Barrett's Oeseophagus.

Our very first intercalated masters episode! Tune in to hear Wahaj, a fourth-year medical student at Barts talk all about his iMSc (distinction) in Critical Care and share some great tips on how to make the most of a year away from medical school.

Wahaj is interested in cardiothoracic surgery, and has published a book chapter as well as over 10 peer-reviewed articles in various cardiovascular journals. He has also presented his work at multiple national conferences.

Wahaj is the regional lead for London, for the British Undergraduate Cardiovascular Association.

Join Ciara and Vickey as they speak with GOSH registrar Dr Menzies about her journey and experiences of working as a clinical geneticist.

Recently introduced, the Remote Medicine iBSc explores the challenges of providing medical care in remote environments and unique challenges in supporting medical space exploration! Listen to Afrida in conversation with KCL medical student Jasmine to learn about what an iBSc in this area entails and whether it’s all you’ve been looking for!

The skin is the largest organ in the body so it makes sense there is an entire specialty devoted to its care, right? But did you think it would be one of the most competitive? Find out more about dermatology with Dr Beibei Du-Harper, a dermatologist who is taking instagram by storm with her incredible insight into all things dermatology!

Join Lucy and Ciara as they interview Caroline Fryar about the field of medicolegal medicine! Medico-legal work is an attractive option for doctors either seeking to diversify their practice, take a career break or leave clinical medicine altogether. With the number of legal processes involving the NHS increasing every year, it is a rapidly evolving and exciting area to work in. Listen now to find out more!

Are you interested in a career in anaesthetics? Do you think anaesthetics is only about surgery? Well, think again! Make sure to listen to this episode to find out more about anaesthetics and intensive care from the President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA), Professor Ravi Mahajan. 

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Brigadier Tim Hodgetts and his experience working in military emergency medicine and treating the victims of conflict in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn all about the pathway to becoming a military doctor and how you can get involved in medical school and beyond!

In this episode, Ciara and Afrida interview Dr Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to explore the role of the WHO and field of global medicine. 

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy interview Professor Neil Mortenson about his role as the president of the Royal College of Surgeons. Learn all about his career progression in colorectal surgery and within the RCS, and how the society can support you in your application to medical school.

In this episode, Ciara and Lucy discuss what it actually means to be professional as a medical student and doctor, especially on social media. Joined by Kim Tolley, the GMC Regional Liaison Adviser for South London, GMC, the episode breaks down the key guidance from the GMC to help you answer those tricky UCAT, SJT and interview questions!

In this second part, Ciara and Lucy continue to uncover the fundamental principles behind ethical scenarios with their two incredible guests - Kim (nurse and GMC regional advisor) and Lauren (doctor and clinical leadership fellow). Listen now to learn a step-by-step approach of how to tackle common ethical scenarios using evidence, a balanced argument and compassion. 

The General Medical Council (GMC) is a key organisation working to protect patient safety and support medical education and practice across the UK. In this episode, Ciara and Lucy talk to Kim Tolley (a Nurse and the GMC's Regional Liaison Adviser for South London) and Dr Lauren Wogan about the core documents underlying ethical decision making in clinical practice and how to use these principles in example scenarios from the UCAT, MMI interviews and SJT questions. Make sure to pause the video to have a go at answering them first yourself before we talk through the key points and give you the steps to answer them yourselves and ace your ethical decision making!

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara chat with Dr Sara Kayat to discuss the many hats she wears as a GP, This Morning's resident doctor and new mum. You'll be sure to finish this episode feeling inspired as Dr Kayat shares what she loves about being a doctor. Listen to find out how Dr Kayat juggles her many roles and how she got into General Practice and TV 'doctoring' as we call it in the episode (and what that actually entails)! Make sure to leave any comments for Dr Kayat on the post for this episode on Instagram @howtobecomeadr.

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara interview Dr Sarah Bailey (aka The Gym Medic) to discuss her role as a GP trainee and sports medic. Find out how Dr Bailey juggles her many roles, how she got into sports medicine (and what that actually entails), and some top tips on how to get into sports medicine! Make sure to leave any comments for Dr Bailey on the post for this episode on Instagram @howtobecomeadr.

You can find Dr Bailey on Instagram @TheGymMedic

In this episode, Lucy and Ciara interview Dr Anita Mitra (@gynaegeek on Instagram) to discuss her role as a specialty trainee in obs&gynae. Find out all about what working and researching in obstetrics and gynaecology is really like and get some top tips on how to make the most of your placements on the ward! Make sure to leave any comments for Dr Mitra on the post for this episode on Instagram @howtobecomeadr.